| Analects, The | One of the Four Books with sayings of Confucius; the best source of determining the sayings and wisdom of Confucius |
| Ancestor Worship | Chinese practice of worshipping the spirits of dead relatives to appease them from causing trouble with the living |
| Cheng Ming | Concept of rectification of names; one should act in accordance with his position in life (king as a king, father as a father, etc.) |
| Chun-tzu | Man-at-his best,” the superior man; type of man, according to Confucius, who could transform society into a peaceful state |
| Confucius | “Kung the Master,” the title for Chiu King, the founder of Confucianism |
| Feng Shui | Chinese name for geomancy, a branch of divination to determine appropriate sights for houses or graves |
| Filial Piety | Chinese practice of loyalty and devotion by the younger members of the family to their elders |
| Five Classics | Along with the Four Books, the authoritative writings of Confucianism |
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